Alicia emerged from the amethyst-colored water feeling cleansed and remarkably lighter. The weight of the Crescent Moon Pack’s psychic darkness seemed to have truly washed away, leaving her spirit feeling sharp and clear, though still profoundly overwhelmed by her fate. She put on a simple cotton nightgown, picked up the cool, dark proximity stone, and placed it on the bedside table.
A moment later, the door latch clicked, and Ethan walked in. He looked tired but energized, his eyes focused and intense after his conversation with Micheal about perimeter security. He had changed into fresh sleep shorts and was carrying his own proximity stone.
He immediately stopped, his eyes scanning the room until they settled on Alicia. He crossed the room, his stride purposeful, and walked directly
